Family hubs offering support to those in crisis reduced by more than a third

Family hubs and children centres have reduced by over a third since 2009 - (Getty Images)

The number of family hubs and children’s centres, which offer vital support to struggling families, has reduced by more than a third since 2009.

According to data compiled from 108 local authorities by the charity Barnardo’s, families are facing a “postcode lottery of support” as access to specialist hubs varies according to region.